Joining me today are the founders and dedicated hero warriors of Camp Cowboy, an organization located in the heart of Texas, with a mission to use the powerful bond between horse and man to create an experience that allows veterans to cope with and heal with the burdens they carry.
In this moving and heartwarming episode, we receive an inside look into how Camp Cowboy aids veterans, soldiers, and servicemen to overcome physical and emotional traumas and heal through the power of connection, education, and enduring bonds. We share valuable ways that each of us can help support our heroes and provide resources to help bring resilience and recovery to those who have sacrificed all to protect us and our freedoms.
Stick around until the end for a surprise visit from Ted Nugent as he shares his passion for the American fighting spirit and shares about the compassion, generosity, and strength within the people of this nation.
In this episode:
- [00:30] Shemane introduces her guests from Camp Cowboy, and we hear the history and responsibilities of each of these hero warriors
- [2:48] Gary O'Neil shares about his friendship and brotherhood with Ted, what Camp Cowboy is doing the help "the 22", Gary shares his experience on the history of PTSD in the military, and the power and strength of the American fighting spirit
- [7:06] Scott Robison explains what Camp Cowboy is doing to provide help for veterans and soldiers suffering from PTSD, anxiety, and depression, the meaning behind their motto "Make A Difference Every Day", why it is so important to help brighten someone's day through connection and compassion, Lane Robison shares the history of how Camp Cowboy began, and an inside look into the healing that happens in the 90 days at Camp Cowboy
- [13:41] Joanie Evans tells us how she became a part of Camp Cowboy and her first hand experience with the healing transformation taking place within the program, Jan Foley shares her passion for working with veterans and horses, the other programs available across the country, and an emotional retelling of how Gary became friends with Ted
- [21:24] Gary shares his deep family history and patriotic lineage of warrior soldiers and his thoughts on the current status of the nation today, the powerful connection to prayer and God in America's history and foundation, and Shemane shares about how she helped build a pavilion for veterans at Brooke Army Medical Center in San Antonio
- [27:24] The three things that can drastically reduce the devastating suicide rates among veterans and Special Operations soldiers, how horses help bring healing and transformation, how animals can help bring emotional healing, Joanie shares her insight into the powerful senses of animals and the connection they provide, and how losing camaraderie, family, and structure affect veterans
- [34:48] Shemane recounts her heartwarming experiences as a hugger for soldiers returning from war, the effect of horses on lowering blood pressure, and how horses brings back the mission structure crucial in a veteran's life
- [39:04] A surprise appearance from Ted Nugent and he shares about the pulse of the American spirit, we remember Pearl Harbor, where you can find out more about Camp Cowboy and where you can help support veterans in need
- [42:19] Advice for anyone struggling with PTSD, depression, or anxiety, the love, compassion, and generosity of the American people, the importance of continuing to do God's work, and powerful closing words from Ted
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